Springfield Wednesday Newsletter: September 5, 2018

Community Invited to Attend “Salute to Public Safety” Event on Sept. 9

First Responders to be Recognized for Their Dedication to Sarpy County

Sept. 1, 2018 - Papillion, Nebraska: Sarpy County knows that its first responders and the teams that support their work are a shining example of how communities can come together to build positive relationships. It is in this spirit that on Sunday, Sept. 9, Sarpy County residents will join together to share this community pride in support of its first responders to thank them for their service.

Area residents are invited to participate in a “Salute to Public Safety” event at the Shadow Lake Hy-Vee, located at 11650 S. 73rd Street, in Papillion, Nebraska, at 7:30 a.m. Participants are invited to bring signs and flags to show their support as we rally around first responders from various Sarpy County communities.

Hy-Vee will provide a free breakfast to all on- and off-duty first responders, their spouses and children under 10 on Sept. 9 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All Sarpy County metro area law enforcement, fire departments, EMS and 911 dispatchers are encouraged to attend. Reserved parking will be available for emergency vehicles.

A brief ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an opening prayer by Police/Fire Chaplain Shannon Cargile, the National Anthem and a Presentation of Colors by American Legion Post #32. There will be remarks from area dignitaries, a moment of silence and a special memorial tribute for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

“September 9, 2018, will be a day where all can gather together in unity to pay tribute to the men and women who serve and protect Sarpy County communities and remember the pivotal time in history when Americans put their differences aside and came together in support of our country,” said former Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant and key organizer Russ Zeeb. “I look forward to a memorable event.”

Special thanks to the Shadow Lake Hy-Vee and Store Director Dan Fuller for helping host the event and recognizing the work of local first responders.

For additional information on this event, contact Russ Zeeb at 402-681-0929.

The Sarpy/Cass Health Department offers free transportation assistance to women with a mammogram appointment. The service includes home pick up, hospital/clinic drop off, and return home drop off. Eligibility includes women aged 40-75 years living in Sarpy or Cass counties. Please call the Health Department at 402-537-6968 for more information.

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD & BREWING

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild, Nebraska Extension Hop Program and Midwest Hop Producers are thrilled to announce a new and exciting event that promotes community and the hop growing and craft brewing industries. The Harvest Ale Festival will take place on Saturday, October 13th at Midwest Hop Producers in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and will celebrate local hops and local beer with food, beer tastings, fall activities and music.

While we might be drenched in sweat under the summer sun busily preparing for harvest this fall, we can look forward to fall days with a nip in the air, crisp beers with fresh hop aromas, and gatherings with friends as the sun goes down. This unique outdoor festival will feature tastings of fresh hopped and harvest styled brews highlighting local hop and craft brew production in Nebraska, local food trucks, scenic views of the largest hop yard in Nebraska, and an afternoon you won’t forget among friends.

This event will bring people from all over the Midwest together and a portion of the proceeds from the event will be going to support the efforts of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild and the Nebraska Hop Program’s research and extension hop yard. Both of these organizations are working hard to better the craft brewing industry in the state!

The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild is a professional organization that fosters a Nebraska-centric community that is informed, enthusiastic and actively creating unity among its members on market and public policy issues to create the most business-friendly climate for craft brewers.

About the Nebraska Hops Program

The Nebraska Hop Program seeks to provide timely, research-based educational information, tools and resources for hop growers, brewers and the backyard enthusiasts in the Midwest region.

~The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation.

-Zig Ziglar

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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